Slow Cooker 4th of July Chuck Roast Barbecue Sandwiches

Celebrate summertime flavors with these mouthwatering Slow Cooker 4th of July Chuck Roast Barbecue Sandwiches! Featuring tender, slow-cooked chuck roast infused with a smoky-sweet barbecue sauce, this recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your summer gatherings. The beef is braised to perfection alongside onions, garlic, and a hint of brown sugar, then shredded and piled high on toasted hamburger buns. Topping these sandwiches with crunchy coleslaw adds a refreshing contrast to the savory richness. With minimal prep and set-it-and-forget-it convenience, this recipe is perfect for hosting a stress-free holiday cookout or picnic. Bring bold barbecue flavor to your Fourth of July menu with these irresistibly juicy sandwiches!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Chuck roast
• 2 cups Barbecue sauce
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 3 whole Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 pieces Hamburger buns
• 2 cups Coleslaw (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the chuck roast and season all sides with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the yellow onion. Mince the garlic cloves and set both aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chuck roast for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. This step enhances the flavor but can be skipped if short on time.

Step 4

Place the seared chuck roast into the slow cooker. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic on top.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Pour the mixture over the chuck roast and onions in the slow cooker, ensuring the meat is mostly submerged.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours (or on high for 4-5 hours), until the chuck roast is fall-apart tender.

Step 7

Once cooked, use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker, mixing it with the sauce.

Step 8

Toast the hamburger buns lightly, if desired, for added texture.

Step 9

Assemble the sandwiches by spooning a generous amount of the shredded barbecue beef onto the bottom half of each bun. Optionally, top with a scoop of coleslaw and then add the top bun.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your Slow Cooker 4th of July Chuck Roast Barbecue Sandwiches!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3295.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5638.6

Total Fat 267.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 100.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.2g
Cholesterol 1276.0mg	0%
Sodium 17384.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 448.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 132.3g	0%
Total Sugars 256.2g
Protein 480.3g	0%

Vitamin D 54.4IU	0%
Calcium 822.5mg	0%
Iron 64.5mg	0%
Potassium 6936.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.3%

Protein: 31.4%

Carbs: 29.3%